About the SLSA Development Framework Introduction Following a comprehensive review of the SLSA Surf Sport ing Framework in 2012/13, SLSA has re-designed the way coaches are recruited, trained, supported and retained. The result is a contemporary, flexible, interactive and purpose-built coach development framework, designed to ensure we are developing great coaches in all coaching environments and in all Surf Sport disciplines. SLSA is proud of the new framework and we are very grateful to you for your involvement in its successful implementation. Broad Structure SLSA Surf Sport training sits under the umbrella of the National ing Accreditation Scheme (NCAS), which covers over 80 different sports throughout Australia and is managed by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). SLSA has a 5-tiered ing Pathway which is outlined in Figure 1, following. Note: The Age Manager qualification is not part of SLSA s National Accreditation Scheme.
Figure 1 SLSA and Participant Development Pathway Table 1 Alignment between SLSA NCAS qualifications and the SLSA Participant Development Pathway (PDP) SLSA NCAS qualification Foundation (Entry point) Participant Phase of Development Explore Broad Descriptor es of entry level participants actively participating in a club surf sport environment (recreationally or competitively). Participants will generally be non-bronze proficient. Development (Entry point) Learn / Participate A coach who has chosen a specific discipline/s to coach participants who are actively competing in a club / branch surf sport environments. Performance Perform A coach who is a specialist within their discipline, striving for a performance based outcome from their athletes. High Performance (es can nominate to be a part of this program as well as being invited to this group) Excel The is a mentor to other coaches and can facilitate workshops in their nominated disciplines. A group of coaches selected who have been identified as leaders within their chosen field. These coaches are talent identified as a part of either the NHP Program or as experts outside this particular program. Each member of this group will be supported with an Individual Performance Plan (ICPP) which will facilitate SLSA s high performance coaches to be at the cutting edge of lifesaving sport at the highest level. Each HP will be required to attend an annual workshop where they will be required to either present at or participate in the workshop. 2
Table 2 SLSA Development Framework (Broad Outline) SLSA NCAS Qualification Age Manager (Existing course) Foundation (New course) (New course) (New course) High Performance Group (New Initiative) Alignment to PDP Target Group Core Components Delivery & Assessment Pre-requisites Non NCAS Accredited Training Explore Stage Parents of nippers Current training program Explore Stage Parents of nippers / new club members Non bronze proficient members People with an interest in coaching Learn / Parents of nippers Participate Stage Parents of athletes Current / ex Surf competitors Lifesaving trainers Partner NSO coaches wishing to coach surf athletes Perform Stage Ex Surf competitors HP partner NSO coaches wishing to coach surf athletes Excel Stage High Performance (selected) coaches NCAS Accredited Courses Environment specific coaching Board, beach, swim disciplines Environment specific coaching Discipline specific coaching (i.e. 1 discipline) Environment specific coaching Discipline specific coaching (i.e. 1 discipline) Dependant on the Individual Performance Plan (ICPP). Online Play by the Rules Online Age Managers Theory Certificate Online ASC Community ing General Principles course Online Surf theory 1 day practical workshop and competency based assessment Online Surf theory 1 day practical workshop and competency based assessment Online Surf theory 2 day practical workshop and competency based assessment Assessment based against individual ICPP 16 years + Working with children check SLSA membership 16 years + Working with children check SLSA membership 16 years + Working with children check SLSA membership 18 years + Working with children check SLSA membership 18 years + Working with children check SLSA membership 3
Training Program Specific Structures Foundation Training Program Structure Module 1 - Australian Sports Commission s Community ing General Principles (on-line program) Snapshot of a good coach What does a coach do? What does a coach need to know? How should a coach behave? Where can a coach go for more information? Preparing to coach What does a coach need to plan? What are my participants needs? What do I want to achieve? What should my plan include? What are the different coaching approaches I can use? How can I keep everyone safe? Working with others What communication skills do coaches need? How do I choose the right style? How do I deal with issues and problems that may arise? The coach in action What do I need to organise? How do I choose the right coaching approach? How do I minimise risks? How can I enhance learning? How do I make it fun? How do I deal with misbehaviour? How can I be a better coach? Module 2 - Introduction to Surf Sports ing Introduction to the SLSA Participant Development Pathway Introduction to Surf Sport: The role of the Foundation Surf Sports Officials Age Managers Fair play Member safety and wellbeing Risk management Surf safety and injury prevention Resumption of activities following injury or illness Fluid replacement & sun protection Foundation Surf Sports skills: Board / Beach / Swim Basic Surf Sport event rules Module 3 - Time to ing foundation Surf Sports skills through games and fun activities: Participant centred coaching Tips for coaching junior Surf Sport participants Planning your Surf Sport ing Sessions 4
Foundation Training Program Delivery Model ASC Community ing General Principles On-line course Introduction to ing Surf Sports and Time to e-learning Resources Practical ing Workshop On-the-job assessment Foundation Accreditation You will access more information about the Foundation Training Program in Section 4 of this resource. Training Program Structure 5
SLSA Training Program Core Modules Core Module 1 - Australian Sports Commission s Community ing General Principles (on-line program) Snapshot of a good coach What does a coach do? What does a coach need to know? How should a coach behave? Where can a coach go for more information? Preparing to coach What does a coach need to plan? What are my participants needs? What do I want to achieve? What should my plan include? What are the different coaching approaches I can use? How can I keep everyone safe? Working with others What communication skills do coaches need? How do I choose the right style? How do I deal with issues and problems that may arise? The coach in action What do I need to organise? How do I choose the right coaching approach? How do I minimise risks? How can I enhance learning? How do I make it fun? How do I deal with misbehaviour? How can I be a better coach? Core Module 2 - Introduction to Surf Sports ing Introduction to the SLSA Participant Development Pathway Introduction to Surf Sport: The role of the Foundation Surf Sports Officials Age Managers Fair play Member safety and wellbeing Risk management Surf safety and injury prevention Resumption of activities following injury or illness Fluid replacement & sun protection Core Module 3 - Understanding Your Athletes Needs of partipiants in the Learn / Participate phase of development Athlete learning styles Athlete personality types Motivating your athletes Inclusive coaching Developing athlete self-awareness, responsibility and belief Developing a positive group (club / squad) culture ing with engagement verses coach by compliance 6
Core Module 4 - Developing Your Athletes' Skills Constraints based coaching Stages of skill learning Explicit and implicit learning models The game-based approach to skill development Core Module 5 - Developing Your Athletes' Physical Capacities Principles of training Components of fitness and how to develop them Introduction to the human energy systems Basic nutrition guidelines for training and competition Female specific training considerations Introduction to skeletal, muscular, cardio vascular and nervous systems Core Module 6 - Managing Your Surf Sport ing Program Managing risks Communicating with parents of those you coach Time management skills for Surf Sports coaches Program human and physical resource management Conflict management Program design principles SLSA Training Program Elective Modules (i.e. choose at least 1) 1. (Beach) 2. (Swim) 3. (Ski) 4. (Board) 5. (IRB) 6. (Surf Boats) 7. (R and R) 8. (Pool Rescue) 9. (Ironman) 10. (Lifesaving) 7
Training Program Delivery Model Australian Sports Commission Community online course (Module 1) Surf Sports coaching e-learning resource (Modules 2-6) Discipline specific Surf Sport coaching e-learning resource (elective module) Discipline specific Practical ing Workshop Discipline specific on-the-job assessment Development Accreditation You will access more information about the Training Program in Section 4 of this resource. Training Program Structure 8
SLSA Training Program Core Modules Core Module 1 - Developing Performance Level Technical Skills Perform phase of development within the SLSA Participant Development Pathway and its implications for skill development Learning and skill acquisition approaches Athlete self-awareness and decision making Analysing athlete movements Applying the results of athlete movement analysis Core Module 2 - Developing Performance Level Physical Capacities Practical physiological testing protocols for Surf Sports es Developing the physical capacities of Surf Sport athletes in the Perform phase of development Designing physical training programs for Surf Sport athletes in the Perform phase of development Core Module 3 - Developing Performance Level Psychological Skills Ideal performance state Specific mental skills strategies Athlete psychological profiling Psychological skills action planning Professional referrals Core Module 4 - Planning Your Performance Level ing Program Introduction to program periodisation Identifying long and short term performance goals Identifying training priorities for Surf Sport athletes in the Perform phase of development Designing long, medium and short term performance level training and competition plans Implementing, monitoring and evaluating performance level training and competition plans Core Module 5 - Practical Workshop Facilitator The SLSA ing Framework The role of the SLSA coaching course practical workshop facilitator SLSA Accreditation Framework resources Practical Workshop Facilitator Qualification Requirements SLSA Accreditation Framework administration Workshop facilitation tips Core Module 6 - Assessor The SLSA ing Framework The role of the SLSA coaching course practical workshop facilitator SLSA Accreditation Framework resources Assessor Qualification Requirements SLSA Accreditation Framework administration Assessment tips 9
Core Module 7 - Mentor Why become a mentor? SLSA ing Framework Role of an SLSA coach Mentor Developing mentoring skills Mentee driven learning Core Module 8 - ASADA On-line Level 1 Anti-Doping Course Introduction to anti-doping Roles and responsibilities Prohibited substances and methods Therapeutic use exemptions Athlete whereabouts SLSA Training Program Elective Modules (i.e. choose at least 1) 1. (Beach) 2. (Swim) 3. (Ski) 4. (Board) 5. (IRB) 6. (Surf Boats) 7. (R and R) 8. (Pool Rescue) 9. (Ironman) 10. (Lifesaving) 10
Training Program Delivery Model Completion of the Surf Sports e-learning resource (Modules 1-4). Completion of a "discipline specific" Performance Surf Sport coaching e-learning resource Participation in a "discipline specific" Performance Practical Workshop Completion of the SLSA Practical Workshop Presenter Program Completion of the SLSA Mentor Program Discipline specific on-the-job assessment (post workshop) Completion of the SLSA Assessor Program Completion of the ASADA On-line Level 1 Anti-Doping Course Accreditation The SLSA ing Development Framework Workforce SLSA State SLS Associations Mentors Assessors Practical Workshop Facilitators 11